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Soon to get my masters, still job hunting
Hi all, I'm graduating in May of this year from my master degree. I've sent a lot of resumes to different entry level jobs, but I haven't received a response from none. Any advice in what should I do for job searching? thank you
Anonymous
03/31/20 at 9:26PM UTC
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Lynne CoganCareer Coach for Realizing Professional Dreams
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03/07/20 at 5:29PM UTC
Most people think that applying for many jobs is the best way to get a job. It is not. The best way is to focus on the organization/type of position you really want. (i.e., State Department in a specific continent or country). Research. Learn absolutely as much as you can about where you want to work. Use that to customize your resume for each position sought.
Additionally, if you are applying to the private sector at companies that have government contracts, they are (were?) required by law to make public postings of all job openings, even if they have someone already in mind for the position. Therefore, many of the posted openings are probably not real.
Networking is by far the best way to get a job. If you know alums who are a year or two ahead of you, contact them to learn how they started their careers. They may even be able to ease the way a bit.
Also join any associations for professionals in International Affairs or Security.
Also, the federal government has very specific ways in which it likes resumes done; they are far more comprehensive than the typical resume. So, do a little research or seek a professional in this area. (No, not me. I used to live in the DC area and did many SF 171's--the predecessor to the current application process. But I am not familiar with the current process.)
Leslie WassonStrategy, Insight & Operations
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03/04/20 at 12:45AM UTC
First, congratulations on finishing up such a major project in your life! You are smart to think ahead to the transition from school to work.
It's a funny market right now, and from what I see, applying blindly to entry level positions advertised on job boards is just not going to net you a lot of attention. If you are on LinkedIn and other lists, great! If not, you may consider joining some, like you have here, and using that built-in networking potential to ask about jobs you find interesting, employers who might be good to work for, and who your contacts know who can get you a warm introduction to someone in the organizations you target.
So, having said that, what kind of jobs are you looking at so far? What are the must-have and nice-to-have elements of your future job? Do you have geographic limitations? We'll pitch in whatever we can to help.
Alejandra Gonzalez
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03/04/20 at 12:40PM UTC
Thank you! just 2 more months to go!
I actually found this page thanks to a friend of mine, so this is the first list I'm part of. I appreciate that you responded.
Well I've been looking into government and private companies, both related to International Affairs or Security (those are my concentrations in my BA and MA), I am currently in the DC area..
Anonymous
03/05/20 at 2:09PM UTC
One thing you want to do is proof read carefully. Practice doing this in every piece of writing you do, including social media posts. Language skills are powerful and unfortunately, a game changer. It’s not fair that someone’s cultural vernacular can be judged, but that’s why we have to figure out a few different ways to write and find the correct one to unlock the door to opportunities. I’ve failed at this just like all of us have. Hint: Rethink the second sentence in the post you started here on FGB.
Hang in there, as you wrap up last minute papers and projects!
SamJill of all trades, master of some
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04/02/20 at 2:51PM UTC
I caught that too, and was going to mention it. You did so in a wonderful manner. When I review applications, they get major points for cover letters, and they get circular filed if grammar or spelling is off.
